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Medical Support

Medical support pathways

How we plan to help people reach assessment, diagnosis and ongoing care.

What we can and cannot promise

TEA does not provide treatment, tests or funding directly at this stage. We do not promise free treatment, EEG tests or financial support that has not been secured. As partnerships and funding are confirmed, we will publish the details, eligibility and how to apply on this page.

The pathway we are working towards

  1. Assessment

    Guiding people with seizures or unexplained symptoms to a health centre, clinic or the county referral hospital for a clinical assessment.

  2. Diagnosis

    Working with partners towards better access to specialist review and diagnostic tests such as EEG, including possible support with costs and travel where funding allows.

  3. Ongoing care

    Supporting people to keep clinic appointments and take medicines as prescribed — including free reminders — alongside peer and family support.

A health worker speaking with a patient in Kenya

Intended eligibility (once programmes open)

When support programmes open, we expect to prioritise:

  • Children and young people with seizures or diagnosed epilepsy in Trans-Nzoia County.
  • Families facing financial hardship, including those without health insurance cover.
  • People referred by a health worker, community health promoter or school.

How to apply

Applications are not open yet. If you would like to be told when they open, contact us and choose “Asking for support”.

Contact the TEA team

What you can do now

This medical information is awaiting review by a qualified clinician. It is general information only.

Ask the TEA assistant

Please don’t send detailed medical history, ID numbers or photos of children by WhatsApp. WhatsApp is run by Meta, and your messages and number will be handled under WhatsApp’s terms as well as TEA’s privacy notice.

WhatsApp is a way to contact the TEA team during working hours. It is not a 24/7 helpline or emergency service. Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (EAT). We aim to reply within one working day.

Emergency? If a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, or the person is badly hurt or has trouble breathing, call 999 or 112 now.